communications choose a minor in another discipline, or a contextual and support area developed no later than the junior year and approved by the advisor. Minor in Mass Communications A student may minor in mass communications by completing 101, 202, 210, 390, 451, and one additional course other than 470, 471, or 480. Minor in Visual Communications A student may minor in visual communications by completing 101, 210, 204, 390, 404, and 451.
• Mass Communications Courses
MCOM 101 Mass Media and Society Study of the structure, function, and effects of mass communication in the U.S. culture. Influence of economics and governmental regulations on media content. Special attention to the rights and responsibilities of the media.
Undergraduate
MCOM 202 Writing, Reporting, and Editing I (wc) Basic gathering and writing of news information in a fair and accurate manner suitable for presentation in various media formats. Editing of news writing for grammar, clarity, conciseness, accuracy, and style. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Written Communication in the disciplines. Prerequisite: English 101. Four semester hours. MCOM 204 Beginning Publication Design Application of basic design and typographic principles to a variety of print publications such as advertisements, flyers, newspapers, and brochures, using the latest design software. MCOM 210 Electronic Media Production (oc) Development of programming for electronic media. Emphasis on research, writing, production, and video editing, including news, promotional formats, and other longerform programming. Some attention to preparing a variety of electronic media files for the web. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Oral Communication in the disciplines. MCOM 250 Women and Media Current and historical relationship of women with media. Women as subject matter, audience, and participants in various media forms. MCOM 271X Introduction to Film (English 234) MCOM 302 Writing, Reporting, and Editing II Intermediate work in information gathering and writing for media in various styles, including in-depth reporting, features, and opinion pieces. Intermediate-level story planning, editing, and packaging for presentation in various media formats. Prerequisite: 202. MCOM 311X Digital Photo Manipulation (Art 311)
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